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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,442.34, 325,909.17 and 159,933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,442.34, 325,909.17 and 159,933.49 is: 220,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,442.34 : 325,909.17 = 159,933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,442.34/325,909.17 = 159,933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,442.34x = 325,909.17 × 159,933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,442.34x = 52,123,790,166.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123,790,166.33/236,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,450.32

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